Legal Head

Role & responsibilities

• Legal Advice and Consultation

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• Provide expert legal advice to clients regarding property transactions, leasing, property management, and real estate investments.
• Advise clients on legal issues related to real estate, such as zoning laws, property rights, and land use regulations.

• Contract Drafting and Review

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• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, including purchase agreements, lease agreements, and financing documents.
• Ensure that contracts are legally sound, comply with current laws and regulations, and protect the interests of the client.

• Transaction Management

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• Oversee real estate transactions from a legal perspective, ensuring that all legal documentation is properly prepared and executed.
• Conduct due diligence to verify the legal status of properties and identify any potential legal risks.

• Compliance and Risk Management

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• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws and regulations.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with real estate transactions and operations.
• Assist clients in resolving disputes related to real estate transactions or property management.

• Dispute Resolution

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• Represent clients in legal disputes related to real estate, such as breach of contract, property disputes, and tenant-landlord issues.
• Work with mediators, arbitrators, or court systems to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

• Legal Research and Documentation

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• Conduct thorough legal research on real estate laws, precedents, and regulations.
• Prepare legal documents, briefs, and reports related to real estate matters.

• Client Relations

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• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing ongoing legal support and advice.
• Act as a liaison between clients, real estate agents, lenders, and other parties involved in transactions.

• Training and Education

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• Provide training and updates to clients, real estate professionals, and internal teams on legal developments in real estate.
• Stay updated on the latest legal trends and changes in real estate law.
• Litigation
• Drafting
• Legal Matters

Preferred candidate profile

• Education

  : Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• License

  : Active legal license in the state of practice.

• Experience

  : Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in real estate law, preferably in a legal consultancy role.

• Skills

  : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of real estate law and regulations.

• Knowledge

  : In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal real estate laws, property rights, and transaction processes.

• Certifications

  : Relevant certifications in real estate law (optional but preferred).